Trace McSorley eluded the rush and threw an absolute dime to Mike Gesicki, who went over two defenders and came down in the end zone for a 45-yard touchdown that gives PSU a 24-12 lead with 7:03 to play in the third quarter.
The Spartans are not a team that's built to comeback, so this is going to be quite an uphill battle for Mark Dantonio's squad as the Nittany Lions are zeroed in on Big Ten East division crown.
Nittany Lions take the lead
Chris Godwin burned his defender down the field and Trace McSorley delivered a perfect pass for a 37-yard touchdown that gives PSU a 17-12 lead early in the second half.